Parrot
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Added InOverview
In Minecraft, the Parrot is classified as a passive mob — it will never attack a player and simply goes about its own behaviour.
Look for the Parrot across the Overworld; it is tied to Jungle, Bamboo Jungle, and Sparse Jungle.
In practice you will recognise it quickly, because flies around, perches on shoulders.
With 6 HP (3 hearts) on its bar, killing one rewards 1–3 experience.
It was first added in 1.12 and has been a fixture of Minecraft ever since.
Also worth noting: Feeding a cookie kills the parrot instantly.
For many players the appeal of the Parrot is companionship: once tamed it becomes a loyal helper rather than just scenery.
Spawning
Natural spawns for the Parrot occur in Jungle, Bamboo Jungle, and Sparse Jungle.
Your best bet is to head straight for Jungle, since that is where it turns up most reliably out of the handful of biomes it favours.
Spawns on logs, leaves, or grass in Jungle biomes. Rare.
Left alone far from any player, wild parrots eventually despawn, so use a name tag if you want a specific one to stick around.
Because it is harmless, the Parrot is mostly useful as a renewable source of its drops, and you can let a small population breed up over time.
Drops
Here is what you can expect to collect from a Parrot:
Every kill yields 1–2 Feathers (always, 100% chance).
In terms of experience, each kill is worth 1–3 XP orbs.
Feather from parrots is renewable, so a small breeding setup keeps you supplied indefinitely.
Since every item here is guaranteed, the only variable is quantity, which makes this mob a dependable, low-variance source of what it carries.
As a harmless mob, the Parrot is best gathered opportunistically while you explore — there is no danger in collecting from it, so it rarely justifies a dedicated trip.
| Item | Count | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Feather | 1-2 | 100% |
FeatherBehavior & Combat
In the field, flies around, perches on shoulders. Mimics sounds of nearby hostile mobs. Dances when near a playing jukebox.
It is fragile, with only 6 health — a single diamond-sword strike (7 damage) is enough to kill it instantly.
It is completely harmless and deals no damage, so the only risk it poses is wandering into lava, cacti or a long fall.
You can tame the Parrot: feed seeds (wheat, melon, pumpkin, or beetroot seeds). 1/3 chance per seed to tame.
The Parrot cannot be bred, so the only way to get more is to find them spawning naturally in their home biomes.
Bottom line: tame one and the Parrot stops being an obstacle and becomes an asset you will want to protect.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Parrot
How much health does a Parrot have?
A Parrot has 6 health points, which is 3 hearts on its health bar.
What does a Parrot drop?
When killed, a Parrot drops 1–2 Feathers (100% chance), along with 1–3 experience.
Where do Parrots spawn in Minecraft?
Parrots spawn in Jungle, Bamboo Jungle, and Sparse Jungle. Spawns on logs, leaves, or grass in Jungle biomes. Rare.
How do you tame a Parrot?
Feed seeds (wheat, melon, pumpkin, or beetroot seeds). 1/3 chance per seed to tame.
How much XP does a Parrot drop?
A Parrot drops 1 to 3 experience points when killed.
What biome is the best place to find Parrots?
Parrots are found in Jungle, Bamboo Jungle, and Sparse Jungle, so any of those biomes is a good place to start looking.